Gurjot Grewal
Having a hard time estimating rehab costs in order to make offer.
Hello BPI'm planning on doing a long-distance BRRR. Currently making offers and looking for a deal. J Scotts' book on estimating rehab costs has been helpful, I'm almost done reading it (will probably re-read it). But...
Pete Schmidt
Lease option exception
After reading a lot about the lease option strategies, one thing I have not seen much about is an exception for home owners looking to do one or two of these a year. I understand if your are going to go into the mortg...
Debbie Thomas
New Member
Hi, I'm Debbie from San Diego County, CA. I stumbled upon Bigger Pockets about a year ago and have since been listening to podcasts. Other than buying 3 homes for our own family I don't have experience in Real Estat...
Jack Wang
Potential building issues for older (pre-1960) properties
There are a lot of properties in my area that are fairly old, especially multifamily properties. I wanted to create a checklist of potential major problems to look out for when considering older properties (pre-1960 b...
Emily Capozzi
When should I start?
When should you decide when to start the rental property process? I have read the book on rental property investing and am eager to start but know i need to increase my knowledge.
Bog Morgan
Realtor Isn't Being Helpful in Finding Properties
I have worked with a realtor on several deals over the past few years, including commercial properties. I told her that I am looking into flipping houses (all cash deals), and when she sends me the MLS listings she m...
Jay Hinrichs
How important are sales skills to the investor
We see much discussion on how to find deals and buy deals. However not much is mentioned about how to handle the leads when you get them or HOW to CLOSE a deal.A great closer will out perform someone with superior kno...
James H.
What to do with 60K?
Hi All, Here's a scenario I would like some thinking power on.
Depending on the choices I make, at the end of this year I may have somewhere around $60K-90K to deploy. Also, at the end of the year, my situation shoul...
Kathleen McCabe
First time under Contract - Is this a good investment?
Hello, I live in Dallas TX and have been eager to get into the investing game. I am currently under contract for the first time on a Duplex in Lower Greenville. The location is the BEST - three blocks away from all th...
Johann Jells
Is this more cabinetry than a rental apartment needs?
I'm renovating a rental kitchen, and want to make it nice. This is a 900 ft 3br that might rent for $1600 when I'm done. I've never put in this much cabinetry before, and wonder if I'm overdoing it. I have some ten...